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In Pursuit of Work-Life Bliss: What Europe Can Teach America

Tips From T. Marie

For example, in 2015, the French worked an average of 1,482 hours a year, while American workers worked about 1,790 hours. These policies help promote life-work balance and prioritize the well-being of workers. This suggests that the social and economic policies of a country can impact work-to-life ratios.

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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

Success

Watson, a licensed social worker who works for a federal agency, was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Companies need to be intentional about change Eventually, Watson got a new supervisor, and her work environment improved. Do people have policies in place?

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

Allwork

Given the importance of social connections, how can a company use human connections as a competitive advantage? A report in Science Daily shows that the stress caused by social exclusion or negative social experiences can activate brain circuits associated with physical pain.

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Working from home can present particular challenges for women

Workplace Insight

If a company is hindering any employee’s career progression based solely off working remotely, then this suggests there is something not right about the company and the way leadership manage staff through evolving work models. Women working from home. Creating an inclusive culture.

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All work and some play: the rise of the ‘Bleisure’ travellers

Practically Perfect PA

While people were probably ‘bleisuring’ long before the advent of the awkward word amalgam, it has recently gained attention as a trend due to quantitative analysis carried out by several corporate travel companies (namely BridgeStreet® Global Hospitality and Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s 2016 white paper on the topic).

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Episode 283: Well-Presented with Mike Pacchione

Productivityist

Created specifically for small business, Bambee provides you with a dedicated HR Manager that can craft your HR policy, and maintain your compliance, all for just one low monthly fee. Mike has worked with more than 10,000 speakers from companies all over the world, including giants like Google, Nike, Microsoft, Starbucks and the NSA. .

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Climb the career tree, all the way to the top!

Practically Perfect PA

In honour of National Employee Motivation Day (January 21 st 2015), we thought we’d inspire all the Practically Perfect PAs out there with a few tips for climbing the career tree, all the way to the top. You spend so much time in each other’s company. Are you motivated to get your career moving this year? Pick a project or two.